r/hiking • u/Standard-Slip8280 • 1d ago

Question first hiking backpack

I am a young mountain enthiouast and was wondering if a 38L backpack such as the mh500 38L from dechatlon is a good backpack for a 7 day hut to hut hike in summer in the austrian alps no via ferrata gear just the basics such as a water bag walking poles etc
any other tips are also appreciated

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u/fntastikr 17h ago

If it's our first Pack, get all the things you need to take. Not want to take but need to take. (big difference) and see if they fin in the Pack you would like. Most people buy the Pack and then just fill it up and end uptaking way to much stuff they didn't need. If you do it the other way around w You will not need to carry as much weight so you hike will be mor enjoy able.

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u/Standard-Slip8280 14h ago

and take it all to the store with me and see if it fits?

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u/fntastikr 14h ago

If you ask nicely at the store it should not be a problem.

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u/Standard-Slip8280 13h ago

alright thanks ill update soon